Indonesia · TOUR REVIEWS
A fortnight or a long weekend, the problem is the same: seventeen thousand islands, one itinerary. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
Review of Ubud’s private day tour, with rice terraces, temples, monkeys, a waterfall, lunch, a swing, and hotel pickup.
“This was an absolutely fantastic 5 star tour of Ubud and surrounding destinations. My driver was Mr J and he was excellent, you couldn’t want for a more professional, helpful or knowledgeable guide. He took care of all arrangements anRead more”
Review of a private 10-hour Ubud tour with rice terraces, Monkey Forest, Tirta Empul, Tegenungan Waterfall, market, palace, and jungle swing.
“Great day tour arranged by a professional tour guide Eka! Although the rainy weather slightly affected our original itinerary, Eka did his best to try to fit as many indoor activities as possible to make up for it!”
Review of Ubud’s private day tour with monkeys, jungle swing, rice terraces, waterfall, Tirta Empul, transport, and practical booking tips.
“This is an effective tour if you'd like a varied experience with nature. Legi was a careful driver and was attentive to our needs. Overall, this is a tour to consider.”
Review of Nusa Penida’s private-boat day trip, with four snorkel stops, manta rays, lunch, Kelingking Cliff, and practical tips.
“Unfortunately this trip was not great. Firstly, the positives - nice boat, lots of cold water and fruit, good equipment provided and the office had showers and toilets at the end for our use. The staff were kind and tried to assist. They also took photos on a gopro for us and we saw turtles and manta rays. Our boat had 15 people on it which might just have been OK if we didn't have big bags and needed to put on snorkelling equipment and flippers and move around in them. The main issue was that the crew didn't communicate how long anything would be - the boat rides, the…”
See Ubud’s temples, waterfall, rice terraces, monkey forest, and town center on a flexible private day tour from Bali hotels.
“As fabulous of a full day as you can have. Our day was fun, comprehensive, educational. So much joy in observing the best of Ubud!”
See Bali’s graceful Legong dance at Ubud Palace, with ornate costumes, gamelan music, royal stories, and excellent $6 value.
“Excellent performance of the highest quality. The seating area is good but do get there early to get good seats.”
Review of Bali’s Uluwatu sunset, Kecak Fire Dance, and Jimbaran seafood dinner, with private transfers, guide tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“Wayan did an excellent job getting us to the events and navigating the chaotic Saturday night Bali traffic. Added a stop at a unique coffee tasting garden which was very enjoyable. Helped us with the protocols and kept us safe from the moRead more”
Review of Bali’s private North Bali tour, with Ulun Danu, Banyumala Waterfall, Jatiluwih rice terraces, and Tanah Lot for $100.
“Very enjoyable day. You cover a lot of ground on this trip, but definitely worth the early start, especially as it gets you to some of the more popular locations (like Tanah Lot) before the crowds. Itinerary was matched by Dangin our guide who was full of smiles and useful info from start to finish. Would recommend this tour to anyone, especially if you want a break from the beaches of Denpasar, etc.”
Relax at Ubud Traditional Spa with a Balinese full-body massage, herbal drinks, fruit, chosen oil, pressure, and central Ubud transfers.
“Best massage I’ve ever ever had. Only issue is that it didn’t last long enough! So very relaxing. We’ve scheduled another one already.”
Review of the Nusa Penida day trip from Ubud, with fast boat transfers, private island driver, lunch, famous cliffs, and practical drawbacks.
“Our driver Maha made all the difference in our Nusa Penida experience! We had an excellent time, from the on time pickup to expediting our way through to the snorkeling spots, and caring for our gear, Maha took care of all of our photos and took us to so many gorgeous and iconic spots. The roads were quite rough but Maha saw us safely through. We were well taken care of and would absolutely recommend Maha as your guide for any Bali experiences.”
See Bali’s artisan villages, temples, rice terraces, volcano views, monkey forest, and waterfall on a private $68 full-day tour.
“It was culturally stimulating. I was satisfied with the professional tour. However, if you are more for details and learning you should highlight that out so that they can prepare with the proper tour guide, because most of the people are more for the photos and they might prepare you with that kind of tour guide.”
Review of Bali’s three-waterfall tour from Ubud, with practical advice on steep walks, swimming, lunch, guides, upgrades, and value.
“Wayan Suyasa was an amazing driver. It ended up being just the two of us, I came in the off season, and he was so accommodating and willing to tell me everything I wanted to know about Balinese life, and happy to make extra stops for me. The waterfalls were amazing, but you can see that from the pictures. What I didn't expect was how personalized the trip was. Best part of my Bali experience so far.”
Review of Bali’s private Instagram tour, covering Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga, waterfalls, rice terraces, lunch, transport, and value.
“Fantastic way to see Bali! The tour is totally worth it and our guide was great- very helpful and informative. Will definitely recommend it.”
See Bali’s hypnotic Kecak and Fire Dance in Ubud, where chanting, Ramayana drama, colorful costumes, and flames meet at an open-air temple.
“Kecak is always a great experience. We were lucky with the weather. It is the rainy season now”
See Bali’s Ulun Danu Bratan, Jatiluwih rice terraces, Batukaru, and Tanah Lot on a private 10-hour tour with transport and guide.
“Every location was a beautiful experience. The architecture at the temples were stunning, the view at the rice fields were breathtaking, and the coffee plantation was a fun extra experience offered by our driver! Agus was so friendly and informative, he truly made the experience more than we expected.”
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